Imagine standing high in the air with a salty breeze whipping through your hair. Spread out below you, the land meets the sea, sand to wave, lapping in rhythmic harmony as seagulls soar near the clouds. Journey along the Georgia coastline and such an experience is possible. Tybee Island Lighthouse...
From bluegrass to gospel and everything in between, Georgia has a wide-ranging musical history that spans as many genres as it does decades. Artists such as Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, the B-52s, and more, all hail from the Peach State. Sites, museums, tours, and...
Smart. Beautiful. Fun. Words that might describe a great date can also apply to this Southern capital city. Home to leading industries, natural charm, elegant structures and an array of amusements, Atlanta is where you can make lasting memories. From world-famous attractions to historic...
Travel along the 200-mile Chieftains Trail in northwest Georgia, a region the Cherokee people called "the enchanted land."
Expect those little hairs on the back of your neck to stand on end as you try to escape the feeling that you’re being watched. Alligator eyes confirm that you are, indeed, being watched as they glisten above the water’s black eerie surface and peer out from behind majestic cypress trees along the...
Fom its final large-scale battles at Columbus and West Point’s Fort Tyler to the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis near Irwinville, there's much Civil War history in Georgia. In addition to the sites associated with the events of 1865, plan a visit to the Atlanta History Center, home...
Atlanta has long been linked with its transportation infrastructure: The city was dubbed “Terminus” for its importance as a railway hub and is now home to the world’s busiest international airport. It’s fitting, then, that the city boasts attractions to impress train enthusiasts, aviation buffs and...
Golf is part of Georgia's history (just think of native son Bobby Jones), and the sport is rightfully celebrated in coastal Georgia. The Golden Isles of Georgia (St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons, and Brunswick) were officially recognized as a golf venue in 1894 when...
Breathe in the fresh air and get ready for some outdoor adventure! Eastern Georgia is brimming with exciting opportunities on land and in the water. Set off for a weekend of fishing and hunting, kayaking and hiking, and be sure to make time to explore the historic Augusta Canal. Fishing and Hunting...
Cumberland Island, situated on the Georgia coast, is one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. Almost 10,000 acres of the island are protected by the National Park Service, which means lots of unspoiled beach and miles of trails through maritime forest to explore...